WMHE 2017

15th International Symposium on Water Management and Hydraulic Engineering
September 6-8, 2017 - Primošten, Croatia

General information about Croatia

FACTS ABOUT CROATIA

Area

56,594 km2

Population

4.475,611 Inhabitants

Capital

Zagreb

Language


The official language spoken in Croatia is Croatian but in tourist areas English is also widely spoken.

Currency


The currency in Croatia is the Kuna (HRK) which is made up of 100 lipa.
The foreign currency can be exchanged in any bank, hotel, exchange office or post office.
All major credit cards are also widely accepted.
Accessing money on ATMs is possible in all larger cities and the major tourist areas.

Climate


The northern part of the country has a continental climate while the mountainous has an alpine climate and the Adriatic region enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

Electricity


Electricity operates on 220 Volts AC, 50Hz.

Visa Requirements


Croatia became the 28th EU member country on 1 July 2013.
EU member states do not need visa to enter Croatia. On the link below you can check if your country requires a visa to enter Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview